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Third Street Counseling provides individual, couples, child and teen, and family therapy at 333 Third Street in Laguna Beach, and by telehealth across California. Every new client begins with a free consult, so you can find the right therapist before committing to anything.
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Our Team
Therapists in Laguna Beach.
Two licensed marriage and family therapists and four associates, supervised by Michele Hall-Preston, LMFT, at 333 Third Street in Laguna Beach.

Michele Hall-Preston
LMFT
EMDR, mindfulness, and trauma-focused therapy for adults in Laguna Beach and by telehealth across California.

Elaine Bayer
AMFT
Child, teen, and adult therapy, with twenty years of experience supporting neurodivergent clients.

Beth Sandoval
AMFT
Teens, families with teens, and adults. Trauma-informed work drawing on EMDR and Functional Family Therapy.

Tallie Gigi
AMFT
Therapy for teens and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions in Laguna Beach and by telehealth.

Brian Stubbs
AMFT
Couples counseling informed by Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, helping partners find their way back to each other.

David Lindquist
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist and co-founder of Third Street Counseling, providing individual, couples, and family therapy.
How It Works
Getting started takes one conversation.
No paperwork marathon, no commitment up front. A short call, an honest answer about fit, and a therapist matched to what you actually need.
Reach out
Tell us a little about what is going on. No detail required, just enough to start the conversation.
We match you
We match you with the clinician whose training fits your needs, not whoever has the next opening.
Free consult
Talk with your matched clinician before you commit to anything.
We will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.
What We Help With
Care for the whole family, under one roof.
Three ways to find your way in: by the issue you are facing, by who you are, or by the therapeutic approach that fits.
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Meet Michele
A short hello from our founder.
Michele Hall-Preston, LMFT, on what therapy at Third Street Counseling looks like.
The Practice
You may be greeted at the door.
Paix and Luz are part of the practice. They take their work very seriously.
For some clients, especially children, the dogs help ease the first visit. Paix is the older of the two and will usually reach you first. If you would rather not be met by a dog, say so when you book and they will be somewhere else.
The rest of the office is built on the same idea. 333 Third Street is designed to feel like a home rather than a clinic: soft light, real furniture, and room to breathe.
- Where
- 333 Third Street, Suite 4, Laguna Beach
- Sessions
- In person or by telehealth
- The dogs
- Always optional, never a surprise



Common Questions
Questions people ask first.
A few common questions. The full list is on the FAQ page.
How do I get started?
Reach out through the contact form or by phone. We will schedule a free consult, learn what is going on, and match you with the clinician who fits. See our Contact page.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are typically 50 minutes, held in our Laguna Beach office or by telehealth across California. Learn more about how sessions work.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. We offer in-person sessions at our Laguna Beach office and telehealth sessions across California. Browse our practice areas.
Next Steps
Comfort begins with the first contact.
Reach out for a free consult. We will help you find the right fit, whether that is here or somewhere else.
Free, no obligation. No pressure, no sales pitch.
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